Patents by Inventor Gary F. Prokop
Gary F. Prokop has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 6960040Abstract: A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly can include an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab. The package assembly can be provided in a sterilized condition.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Closure Medical CorporationInventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Gary F. Prokop, Leonard F. Czuba, Carl E. Behrend, Peter J. Kopec
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Patent number: 6880174Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first curved band portion and a second curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. The first curved band portion defines a passageway between the first end and the second end of the first curved band portion. The passageway has a first opening. The second curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. A motion-restraint portion is proximate to the first end of the second curved band portion. The first end of the second curved band portion is insertable into the first opening of the passageway of the first curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a range of motion within the passageway of the second curved band portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: 180s, Inc.Inventor: Gary F. Prokop
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Patent number: 6837858Abstract: Method and apparatus for obtaining a sample of blood from a patient for subsequent diagnostic tests, e.g., glucose monitoring. In one aspect of the invention, the method comprises the steps of: (a) placing a blood collection device over a region on the surface of the skin from which said sample is to be obtained, (b) forming a seal between said blood collection device and said surface of the skin, (c) creating a vacuum sufficient to result in said surface of the skin becoming stretched and engorged with blood, (d) triggering a lancing assembly and causing a lancet to penetrate said skin, (e) retracting said lancet, (f) withdrawing blood toward and onto a fluid collector, and (g) releasing the vacuum. In another aspect of the invention, an apparatus for carrying out the method described previously is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2001Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: David D. Cunningham, Timothy P. Henning, Eric B. Shain, Douglas F. Young, Andrew J. Muetterties, Thomas G. Schapira, Geoffrey R. Chambers, Graham J. Hughes, Jared L. Watkin, Gary F. Prokop, Joshua P. Goldfarb
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Publication number: 20040226958Abstract: A container incorporating an integral roller surface for use with a roller-type liquid applicator. The roller surface may be movable from a first, operational position to a second, access position. The floor of the container may be sloped so that a well forms at a particular location, e.g., at or near one end of the container. The roller surface preferably provides access to the well during use. When the roller surface is moved to the second, access position, the sloped floor of the container may provide a second roller surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: James R. Robellard, Steven D. Person, Gary F. Prokop, Randall P. Bell, Mark D. Kiel, Allen B. McKittrick
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Patent number: 6802416Abstract: A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly can include an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab. The package assembly can be provided in a sterilized condition.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1999Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Closure Medical CorporationInventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Gary F. Prokop, Leonard F. Czuba, Carl F. Behrend, Peter J. Kopec, Upvan Narang, Gabriel N. Szabo, Anthony S. Voiers, Cheryl A. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20040026282Abstract: A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly can include an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab. The package assembly can be provided in a sterilized condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: Closure Medical CorporationInventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Gary F. Prokop, Leonard F. Czuba, Carl E. Behrend, Peter J. Kopec
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Publication number: 20030088905Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first curved band portion and a second curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. The first curved band portion defines a passageway between the first end and the second end of the first curved band portion. The passageway has a first opening. The second curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. A motion-restraint portion is proximate to the first end of the second curved band portion. The first end of the second curved band portion is insertable into the first opening of the passageway of the first curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a range of motion within the passageway of the second curved band portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Dean Bavetta, Paul Kay, Brian E. Le Gette, Gary F. Prokop, Steve Remy
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Patent number: 6499146Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first curved band portion and a second curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. The first curved band portion defines a passageway between the first end and the second end of the first curved band portion. The passageway has a first opening. The second curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. A motion-restraint portion is proximate to the first end of the second curved band portion. The first end of the second curved band portion is insertable into the first opening of the passageway of the first curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a range of motion within the passageway of the second curved band portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings LLCInventors: Dean Bavetta, Paul Kay, Brian E. Le Gette, Gary F. Prokop, Steve Remy
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Publication number: 20020083510Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first curved band portion and a second curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. The first curved band portion defines a passageway between the first end and the second end of the first curved band portion. The passageway has a first opening. The second curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. A motion-restraint portion is proximate to the first end of the second curved band portion. The first end of the second curved band portion is insertable into the first opening of the passageway of the first curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a range of motion within the passageway of the second curved band portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Dean Bavetta, Paul Kay, Brian E. Le Gette, Gary F. Prokop, Steve Remy
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Publication number: 20020048480Abstract: A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly can include an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab. The package assembly can be provided in a sterilized condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Applicant: Closure Medical CorporationInventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Gary F. Prokop, Leonard F. Czuba, Carl E. Behrend, Peter J. Kopec
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Patent number: 6372313Abstract: A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly includes an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1998Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Closure Medical CorporationInventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Gary F. Prokop, Leonard F. Czuba, Carl E. Behrend, Peter J. Kopec
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Patent number: 6306104Abstract: Method and apparatus for obtaining a sample of blood from a patient for subsequent diagnostic tests, e.g., glucose monitoring. In one aspect of the invention, the method comprises the steps of: (a) placing a blood collection device over a region on the surface of the skin from which said sample is to be obtained, (b) forming a seal between said blood collection device and said surface of the skin, (c) creating a vacuum sufficient to result in said surface of the skin becoming stretched and engorged with blood, (d) triggering a lancing assembly and causing a lancet to penetrate said skin, (e) retracting said lancet, (f) withdrawing blood toward and onto a fluid collector, and (g) releasing the vacuum. In another aspect of the invention, an apparatus for carrying out the method described previously is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2000Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: David D. Cunningham, Timothy P. Henning, Eric B. Shain, Douglas F. Young, Andrew J. Muetterties, Thomas G. Schapira, Geoffrey R. Chambers, Graham J. Hughes, Jared L. Watkin, Gary F. Prokop, Joshua P. Goldfarb
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Patent number: 6093156Abstract: Method and apparatus for obtaining a sample of blood from a patient for subsequent diagnostic tests, e.g., glucose monitoring. In one aspect of the invention, the method comprises the steps of:(a) placing a blood collection device over a region on the surface of the skin from which said sample is to be obtained,(b) forming a seal between said blood collection device and said surface of the skin,(c) creating a vacuum sufficient to result in said surface of the skin becoming stretched and engorged with blood,(d) triggering a lancing assembly and causing a lancet to penetrate said skin,(e) retracting said lancet,(f) withdrawing blood toward and onto a fluid collector, and(g) releasing the vacuum.In another aspect of the invention, an apparatus for carrying out the method described previously is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1997Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: David D. Cunningham, Timothy P. Henning, Eric B. Shain, Douglas F. Young, Andrew J. Muetterties, Thomas G. Schapira, Geoffrey R. Chambers, Graham J. Hughes, Jared L. Watkin, Gary F. Prokop, Joshua P. Goldfarb
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Patent number: 5945076Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combined toilet bowl cleaning brush and storage container system. The brush is provided with a support which rests on an upper edge of a container wherein the container forms upper and lower volumes and includes a resilient vertically compressible bellows section. Disinfectant fluid is provided in the lower volume. When the support is forced downward, the bellows compresses and fluid is squirted on the brush. When released, the bellows expands and the brush is suspended above the fluid. A restrictor web can be placed at the throat of the lower volume to discourage refill use of the lower volume.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1997Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Stephen B. Leonard, Gary F. Prokop, William A. Lee, Donald J. Musiel
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Patent number: D511922Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2004Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Randall P. Bell, Greg J. Holderfield, Gary F. Prokop
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Patent number: D454465Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Allen B. McKittrick, Gary F. Prokop, Gregory J. Holderfield, Kurt T. Peterson, Monique Chatterjee, Randall P. Bell, Sabrina L. Tongish, William E. Venth
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Patent number: D492767Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2003Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate CorporationInventors: Richard Knauer, Walter B. Herbst, Marianne B. Grisdale, Gary F. Prokop
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Patent number: D492768Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2003Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate CorporationInventors: Richard Knauer, Walter B. Herbst, Marianne B. Grisdale, Gary F. Prokop
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Patent number: D418602Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1997Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Gary F. Prokop, Joshua P. Goldfarb, Randall P. Bell
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Patent number: D432744Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.Inventors: David J. Schuda, Gary F. Prokop, Randall Bell, James Hand